This survey was conducted by the LGA on behalf of the National Joint Council for Local Authorities’ Fire and Rescue Services in order to provide up-to-date information about the workforce to inform upcoming national pay negotiations. The survey was sent to all 48 fire and rescue services in the United Kingdom in July 2025, and received a response rate of 98 per cent.
This research looks at wider skills for infrastructure demands through four case studies, identifying some of the policy challenges national government will need to address to deliver national and local growth ambitions.
The Employer Standards survey, also known as the ‘health check’, gives a voice to registered social workers, occupational therapists, and non-registered social care professionals. It helps them feel listened to and know that their employers are proactive in tackling challenges. This summary looks at the experiences of occupational therapists in England.
The employer standards survey, also known as the ‘health check’, gives a voice to registered social workers, occupational therapists, and non-registered social care workers. The key purpose of the survey is to better understand a number of critical questions about the experiences of the social care workforce in England.
The adult social care workforce in a place is large, diverse and dispersed across many roles, services and organisations. Only seven per cent is directly employed in a council. Here you will find learning to help you to feel more confident and equipped to develop your future workforce for your place.
